# Direct Ferries - Ferry tickets

> Compare ferry tickets on the Direct Ferries app now to save time and money!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.directferries.ferryapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.directferries.ferryapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.directferries.ferryapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Direct Ferries Limited
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 1,289,323
- **Rating:** 4.87 / 5 (16,907 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2013-11-22
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.directferries.ferryapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.directferries.co.uk](https://www.directferries.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.directferries.co.uk/privacy.htm](http://www.directferries.co.uk/privacy.htm)

## Description

Direct Ferries is the world's leading independent ferry ticket retailer offering a free, intuitive app to compare and book over 3000 ferry crossings worldwide. With real-time pricing and availability, travelers can effortlessly find the best deals across top ferry operators such as DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries, and more.

Key features include a user-friendly comparison tool, direct in-app customer support messaging, booking flexibility from 2 hours before departure up to 12 months in advance, live ferry tracking, port finder assistance, and secure payment options. Whether you plan ahead or travel spontaneously, the Direct Ferries app ensures convenient, fast bookings with instant confirmation and easy management of your ferry tickets.

## Rankings

- #59,084 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.directferries.ferryapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.directferries.ferryapp.batch.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The Direct Ferries Android app is praised for its intuitive UI and easy reservation management, making it handy for quick ferry bookings. However, users repeatedly report stability problems (crashes/freezes), reliability issues accessing tickets/reservations, e-ticket scanning problems (QR codes missing, wrong terminal info), and refund delays or disputes. Overall, strong UX and booking convenience are offset by recurring stability and ticket-handling reliability problems observed across multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Intuitive, user-friendly UI and easy navigation
- Easy access to and management of reservations and tickets within the app
- Helpful customer support for cancellations and refunds
- Effective for quick, short-hop ferry bookings and comparisons

### Cons

- App stability issues: frequent crashes/freezes
- Reliability concerns: app/website can be unusable and reservations may not be accessible
- E-ticket problems: missing QR codes, tickets not usable, or wrong terminal addresses
- Refund issues: delays or disputes with refunds

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